Sheriff Warns Of Phone Scam

MAYS LANDING – Atlantic County Sheriff Frank X. Balles is advising the public to be aware of scam phone calls being made throughout the county that prompt residents to wire money to prevent their arrest.

The subject is identifying himself as an officer of the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office. Information given from several victims of the scam indicate the man is using the name Sergeant Jackson and warning residents there is a warrant out for their arrest. The accused is saying that their bail has been set at $1,000 and requests that they go to Wal-Mart and use the Green Account to wire the bail money.

The Sheriff’s Office cautions that although this is the information the department is currently receiving, it is subject to change.
The Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office has opened an investigation into the matter.
Ballas asked that anyone who receives a call of this nature or has any information, call 609-909-7200 to report it to dispatch officers.

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